Let’s say a horse is coughing. Is that a problem? My argument is: No, coughing is not a problem. Rather, coughing is a sign or symptom of a problem. But not a problem itself. You may find that obvious. However, many of us have inadvertently picked up on fixing symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. Examples: Have a … Read More
Episode 14: Scar tissue — what can be done about it?
Have you had frustrations with a horse with scar tissue? Common scenarios: Short-strided hind end issues after gelding Tendon or ligament adhesions (stuck together) after injury Difficult breathing or coughing after bout with ‘flu or pneumonia Stiff or difficulty bending with chronic diarrhea These are just a few examples to give you the idea that scar tissue can … Read More
Podcast Episode 13: When is it too late?
When is it too late? When should you just give up trying to heal a specific problem? Ever? I vote no! :) The body is always trying to heal itself. AND, it’s always making new cells. Even new cells of bone and cartilage and liver and even brain! This is called “cellular turnover.” … Read More
Podcast Episode 12: Most common cause of hind end trouble – and it’s not the hocks
Can you guess the most common cause of hind end problems? Most people will get it’s the hocks. Nope. The hocks are the most common compensation for hind end problems. But they’re not the most common cause. That award goes to the pelvic symphysis. It is responsible for lots of issues. A short list is: Bunny hopping Tripping behind Cross … Read More
Is this right? – Hind leg, always resting
Do you think this picture of a horse’s hind legs is correct? That is, is this a normal resting position of the right hind? Important to know: this is always the position of this horse’s hind leg. The leg moves normally, but at rest he always stands like this. (Also, he is a rescue and is gaining weight nicely) The … Read More
Podcast Episode 11: Joint Supplements – if, when, and how
Have you ever wondered if you should give your horse joint supplements? And, if you already are using them, are you sure they’re working? In this podcast episode, I address the three questions of: *IF you should give joint supplements *WHEN to use joint supplements *HOW to tell if they’re working for your horse Links: https://www.standardprocess.com/Patient-Direct/patient-registration Summary: Summary … Read More
Podcast Episode 10: Why Chiropractic sometimes doesn’t work
Have you ever had chiropractic (or other modality) done on you or your horse and it doesn’t work? Or sometimes it helps and sometimes not so much? Well, there’s reasons for that. And one reason is discussed in this episode of Horse Mysteries Solved. The reason is there’s over 100+ types of chiropractic alone! How can you tell if you’ve … Read More
Podcast Episode 9: Info Overload and what not to do
Have you ever had a problem with your horse and tried to research it? Haha! What a joke, right? There’s SO much information out there, especially if you ask everyone in the barn, and don’t forget all the horse groups on facebook! In this Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I share how some horse therapists make this overload worse instead of … Read More
Podcast Episode 8: Ghost in the machine (spooky horses)
Are horses supposed to be spooky? Yes, they’re “flight animals” so they can be “reactive”. But if your horse (or horses you know) are super-spooky, there’s a few things you want to check. These include: Head misalignment (yep, the head can be “on crooked”) Weird teeth and TMJ issues Heavy metals in the brain Listen to the Horse Mysteries Solved … Read More
Podcast Episode #7: How an aneurism helped me
In this episode of “Horse mysteries solved…” Have you ever had something happen to you and you wonder why? “Why me?” “Why do I have to deal with this?” It’s possible no one else is as whiny as me. But in this podcast episode, I share with you my story of how an aneurism helped me go further with developing … Read More
